Red Café is a Flatbush, Brooklyn rapper of Afro-Guyanese descent. He has been called "Red" all his life, a nickname inherited from his father. He often refers to himself simply as "R" on songs he appears on by saying "It's R." Red Cafe began his career in a group called Da Franchise (or as often referred to Franchise) with Bed-Stuy artist Gravy and Flatbush rapper Q Da Kid appeared on many Whoo Kid and Kay Slay mixtapes under Franchise. Due to disagreements between the three, they split up and went separate ways. In early 2006, Red Cafe was to release his first major-label debut I Got a Story to Tell, on Capitol Records in conjunction with Mack 10's Hoo Bangin' imprint, set to include singles "Bling Blao" featuring Fabolous and "Diddy Bop". Also believed to be on that album were his songs that received radio play "Jeep Shit", which features Fabolous & Paul Wall and the remix of "Diddy Bop" which features Fabolous, Kardinal Offishall, Coco Chanel and Curren$y. However this never eventuated. Red Cafe has also contributed to the Coach Carter soundtrack. He has also ghostwritten for many popular rappers over the years. As an underground rapper, his work is not internationally recognized, though he has been rapping on the circuit since the late 1990s.Red Cafe also made a cameo appearance in the biopic "NOTORIOUS" playing primo in which he battled biggie at the age of 17.This battle was based on a real battle biggie and a fellow Brooklyn rapper had and includes the same bar for bar lines biggie used in the movie.
Red Café signed with several major labels over the years, including Arista in 2003,Capitol Records, and RCA, but circumstances dictated that albums were not released. Red commented "I just kept running into jams where the people who believed in me they lost their positions, or just the tables turned while I was at the company and you know things change and I wasn’t able to get the support that I needed".
Red Cafe released a mixtape with DJ Envy, The Co-Op, on October 9, 2007 with distribution by Koch Records. Remy Ma was featured on the album, while Cafe's new song "Paper Touchin Remix" features Fat Joe.
Red Café signed to Akon's Universal Records-distributed Konvict Muzik label in 2007, with his major-label debut album, The Shakedown, announced as due in 2008. In 2009, Red Café signed to Bad Boy Records, with The Shakedown still unreleased.
He was also recently cast in the Biggie Smalls biographic movie, Notorious as Primo, the freestyle battle rapper.
In late April 2009, Red Cafe's 2009 single "Hottest In Da Hood" was officially remixed by Diddy, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Fabolous and OJ Da Juiceman. He later said an interview that there will be 2 more remixes of that song. The 2nd remix features Juelz Santana, Lore'l, Lloyd Banks and Busta Rhymes. The 3rd features Papoose, Kardinal Offishall, Juggernot, Uncle Murda, Ross Fortune & Diddy. The 2nd remix preimered on May 5 2009 at Power 105.1. Red Cafe has yet to release a solo album in his career.
Champagne For The Pain
Red Cafe Lyrics
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It's Tha World, nigga it's a gangsta party
Livin' that good life, real nigga recipe
Real talk!
Believe that, yeah
Champagne for the pain
I've been blowin' all this money, tell them niggas keep the change
I'm a real motherfucker
Real niggas run the world hah
Everybody fuckin' tonight
Everybody fuckin' tonight
I got girls doing girls
I'm a real motherfucker
Real niggas run the world hah
Dear God, I'm a baller
Fuck a pretty girl, I don't call her
Smokin' good, livin' motherfuckin' great
Need my work raw, and my liquor no chase
Bitch straight up, straight up look
I've just got my weight up
So when I tell her bust it for me, she don't tell me wait up
We smokin' exotic, we stackin' this profit
We runnin' the streets, getting paper, be the topics
This a hood nigga
What they judging me?
Hatin' on me but the real niggas fuck with me
My lady said she don't want no money, just time
Bullshit, my lawyer showed me money buy time
I've been on the grind, paper flippin' acrobatic
Fuck with Bad Boy, made sense mathematical
Hold up, I just seen a dealer in the mirror
Shorty pull your titties out for a 'bout it ass nigga
Champagne for the pain
I've been blowin' all this money, tell them niggas keep the change
I got girls doing girls
I'm a real motherfucker
Real niggas run the world hah
Everybody fuckin' tonight
Everybody fuckin' tonight
I got girls doing girls
I'm a real motherfucker
Real niggas run the world hah
I say now real niggas run the world, real hustlers run the girl
She rockin' tequila all night 'til I fuck in her
Swerve up out the lot, where they screamin' "It's tha fuckin' world"
Worked out with them bricks, damn right, you know we like to curl
Short day, long nights, plumber baby long pipe
I be in them coupes so much, you swear them photos old strikes
Make them bricks stay the night, you could call it slumber party
Could be over any day, every night I'mma party
Last night I went so hard I almost died, swear to God
These niggas hood passing, checking out, yea I swear they frauds
Pull up in that Mercy, have mercy on these bitches
Keep a bottle water for these thirsty ass bitches
All bullshit aside I used to hustle on the go
Four milly for the penthouse and guess who is the owner
These hatin' ass niggas stay talking 'bout nothing
Champagne for the pain tonight everybody fuckin'
Champagne for the pain
I've been blowin' all this money, tell them niggas keep the change
I got girls doing girls
I'm a real motherfucker
Real niggas run the world hah
Everybody fuckin' tonight
Everybody fuckin' tonight
I got girls doing girls
I'm a real motherfucker
Real niggas run the world hah
Straight up, straight up
The lyrics to Red Cafe's song "Champagne for the Pain" suggest that the rapper is living the good life and indulging in luxury. He boasts about spending a lot of money and having girls entertain him by doing girl-on-girl acts. The chorus, "Champagne for the pain," seems to imply that, although he may be living lavishly, he is still experiencing some kind of emotional pain. The rapper is also keen to emphasize his status as a "real motherfucker" and claims that "real niggas run the world."
The verses expand on this theme, with Red Cafe describing his extravagant lifestyle in more detail. He talks about smoking high-quality weed, drinking expensive liquor, and being surrounded by beautiful women. He also alludes to his days as a drug dealer, claiming that he used to work with "bricks," and that he has now made enough money to own a penthouse. Despite living in luxury, he remains aware that his life could end at any moment, and seems to suggest that he lives every day as if it could be his last.
Overall, the lyrics to "Champagne for the Pain" portray the image of a wealthy, successful, and confident rapper who is living life to the fullest. However, the repeated reference to "pain" suggests that there may be more going on beneath the surface, and that the rapper may be using his excessive lifestyle as a way of masking his true emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody fuckin' tonight nigga
Tonight's a party and everyone is going to have a good time.
It's Tha World, nigga it's a gangsta party
This is a gathering of people from the street who are celebrating their success.
Livin' that good life, real nigga recipe
This is the recipe for success in the streets - living a good life.
Real talk!
This is the truth.
Believe that, yeah
Trust what I am saying, it's true.
Champagne for the pain
Drinking champagne is a way to ease the pain or celebrate.
I've been blowin' all this money, tell them niggas keep the change
I've been spending a lot of money and don't need the change back.
I got girls doing girls
I have women who are attracted to other women.
I'm a real motherfucker
I'm an authentic and genuine person.
Real niggas run the world hah
Successful people from the streets are in charge.
Everybody fuckin' tonight
Everyone is having sex tonight.
I say now real niggas run the world, real hustlers run the girl
Successful people from the streets hold power, and they have control over women.
Swerve up out the lot, where they screamin' "It's tha fuckin' world"
Leaving the lot in a stylish way with people screaming that it's a celebration for success in the streets.
Could be over any day, every night I'mma party
Success in the streets can end quickly, so make the most of every moment and celebrate it.
All bullshit aside I used to hustle on the go
I'm being honest that I used to be on the streets hustling.
Champagne for the pain tonight everybody fuckin'
Celebrating and having sex to deal with the pain of being from the streets.
Straight up, straight up
I'm being honest and straightforward.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY JENKINS
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Jeannie Cox
My fave by Red Cafe. This one rocks my world! Should've been #1 on the charts! Explicit version is the bomb! 😉😎
keisha vanessa
such an underrated song
Marques Williams
yes indeed...
TheBrizartfamilycars
Perfeita essa música
RasStu
SHOULD HAVE MORE HITS AND VIEWS! BEING ON BAD BOY IS KIILING THIS DUDE!
Kevin
Classic in my book, still slapping from the Ukraine 2020
Jimmy Harrell
Never gets old ‼️‼️‼️
crAZy mom eats
2020 and its still a banger 🗣
Official T.N
Red Cafe Flow is always on point! It may not be the most lyrical but it goes very well with the beat
Kingpin
One of my favorite songs ever!